Jonestown: The Power and the Myth of Alan Jones by Chris Masters (Hardback, 2006)

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Book Condition: Very Good Condition; Dustjacket: Very GoodJones Town - The Power And The Myth Of Alan Jones. Full title: Jones Town - The Power And The Myth Of Alan Jones. How do we rank a man who raises millions for people in need but whose actions waste millions in support of unworthy mates and poor public policy?.

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How do we rank a man who raises millions for people in need but whose actions waste millions in support of unworthy mates and poor public policy? How do we define someone who on his own finds jobs for the out of work but who routinely trashes the careers of others? These are some of the many paradoxes of Alan Jones. Why is he adored? Why is he reviled? Why does this talk radio host have the power to dine with presidents, lecture prime ministers and premiers, and influence government ministers? And how is it that he could t only survive a scandal such as the 'cash for comment' affair, but go on to greater reward? Chris Masters seeks the answers to these questions and in doing so reveals a complex individual and the potent relationships he has with both Struggle Street and the big end of town. Compelling and probing, Jonestown takes us to the hazardous intersection of populism and politics. It reaches deep into a powerful industry and exposes the myth and the magic of a very powerful man.

absolute essential reading for all intelligent australians
the author has put in a huge effort to collect information and present it in his usual dignified manner
the book not so much examines the subject as the system that gives it oxygen
how tragic it is that the people who most need to read this book never will